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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.80, 254.84 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.80, 254.84 and 141.28 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.80 : 254.84 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.80/254.84 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.80x = 254.84 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.80x = 36,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,003.80/184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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