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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.77, 253.89 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.77, 253.89 and 182.88 is: 251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.77 : 253.89 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.77/253.89 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.77x = 253.89 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.77x = 46,431.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,431.40/184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.29

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