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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.72, 254.46 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.72, 254.46 and 141.04 is: 194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.72 : 254.46 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.72/254.46 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.72x = 254.46 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.72x = 35,889.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,889.04/184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.29

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