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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.84, 254.98 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.84, 254.98 and 152.24 is: 210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.84 : 254.98 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.84/254.98 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.84x = 254.98 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.84x = 38,818.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,818.16/184.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.01

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