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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.72, 254.69 and 153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.72, 254.69 and 153.22 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.72 : 254.69 = 153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.72/254.69 = 153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.72x = 254.69 × 153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.72x = 39,021.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,021.56/184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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