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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.93, 255.10 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.93, 255.10 and 148.15 is: 204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.93 : 255.10 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.93/255.10 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.93x = 255.10 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.93x = 37,793.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,793.07/184.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.36

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