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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.91, 277.19 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.91, 277.19 and 154.54 is: 231.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.91 : 277.19 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.91/277.19 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.91x = 277.19 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.91x = 42,834.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,834.78/184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.65

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