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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.98, 255 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.98, 255 and 141.24 is: 194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.98 : 255 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.98/255 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.98x = 255 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.98x = 36,016.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,016.20/184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.70

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