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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.63, 255.96 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.63, 255.96 and 184.01 is: 253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.63 : 255.96 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.63/255.96 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.63x = 255.96 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.63x = 47,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,097.92/185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.73

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