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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.80, 254.66 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.80, 254.66 and 155.22 is: 213.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.80 : 254.66 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.80/254.66 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.80x = 254.66 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.80x = 39,528.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,528.33/184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.90

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