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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.89, 255.02 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.89, 255.02 and 138.44 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.89 : 255.02 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.89/255.02 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.89x = 255.02 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.89x = 35,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,303.00/184.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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