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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.81, 254.17 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.81, 254.17 and 147.91 is: 203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.81 : 254.17 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.81/254.17 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.81x = 254.17 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.81x = 37,594.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,594.28/184.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.42

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