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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.70, 254.67 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.70, 254.67 and 147.33 is: 203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.70 : 254.67 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.70/254.67 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.70x = 254.67 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.70x = 37,520.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,520.53/184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.15

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