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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.72, 254.76 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.72, 254.76 and 151.96 is: 209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.72 : 254.76 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.72/254.76 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.72x = 254.76 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.72x = 38,713.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,713.33/184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.58

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