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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.90, 254.36 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.90, 254.36 and 155.38 is: 213.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.90 : 254.36 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.90/254.36 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.90x = 254.36 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.90x = 39,522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,522.46/184.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.75

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