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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.37, 252.38 and 184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.37, 252.38 and 184.79 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.37 : 252.38 = 184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.37/252.38 = 184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.37x = 252.38 × 184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.37x = 46,635.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,635.98/185.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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