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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 253.20 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 253.20 and 140.16 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 253.20 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/253.20 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 253.20 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 35,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,488.51/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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