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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.74, 254.69 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.74, 254.69 and 138.18 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.74 : 254.69 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.74/254.69 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.74x = 254.69 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.74x = 35,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,193.06/184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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