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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.99, 277.35 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.99, 277.35 and 154.75 is: 232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.99 : 277.35 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.99/277.35 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.99x = 277.35 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.99x = 42,919.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,919.91/184.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.01

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