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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 277.26 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 277.26 and 152.16 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 277.26 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/277.26 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 277.26 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 42,187.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,187.88/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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