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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.73, 254.66 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.73, 254.66 and 140.46 is: 193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.73 : 254.66 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.73/254.66 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.73x = 254.66 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.73x = 35,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,768.84/184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.63

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