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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.80, 254.88 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.80, 254.88 and 145.44 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.80 : 254.88 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.80/254.88 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.80x = 254.88 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.80x = 37,069.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,069.75/184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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