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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.82, 255.15 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.82, 255.15 and 154.04 is: 212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.82 : 255.15 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.82/255.15 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.82x = 255.15 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.82x = 39,302.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,302.03/184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.66

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