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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.74, 254.73 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.74, 254.73 and 155.28 is: 214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.74 : 254.73 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.74/254.73 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.74x = 254.73 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.74x = 39,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,554.47/184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.11

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