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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.98, 254.99 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.98, 254.99 and 138.28 is: 190.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.98 : 254.99 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.98/254.99 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.98x = 254.99 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.98x = 35,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,260.16/184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.62

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