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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.88, 255.24 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.88, 255.24 and 146.24 is: 201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.88 : 255.24 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.88/255.24 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.88x = 255.24 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.88x = 37,326.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,326.30/184.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.89

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