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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.79, 254.42 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.79, 254.42 and 157.12 is: 216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.79 : 254.42 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.79/254.42 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.79x = 254.42 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.79x = 39,973.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,973.20/184.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.32

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