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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.85, 278.15 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.85, 278.15 and 152.58 is: 229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.85 : 278.15 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.85/278.15 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.85x = 278.15 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.85x = 42,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,439.36/184.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.59

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