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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 254.67 and 184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 254.67 and 184.35 is: 253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 254.67 = 184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/254.67 = 184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 254.67 × 184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 46,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,948.41/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.89

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