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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 254.88 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 254.88 and 141.30 is: 194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 254.88 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/254.88 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 254.88 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 36,014.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,014.54/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.76

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