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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.75, 255.05 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.75, 255.05 and 149.82 is: 206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.75 : 255.05 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.75/255.05 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.75x = 255.05 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.75x = 38,210.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,210.45/184.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.83

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