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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 251.88 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 251.88 and 184.32 is: 251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 251.88 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/251.88 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 251.88 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 46,426.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,426.52/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.06

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