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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.82, 256.71 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.82, 256.71 and 184.38 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.82 : 256.71 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.82/256.71 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.82x = 256.71 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.82x = 47,332.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,332.19/185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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