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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.88, 254.54 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.88, 254.54 and 152.08 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.88 : 254.54 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.88/254.54 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.88x = 254.54 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.88x = 38,710.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,710.19/184.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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