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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 276.18 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 276.18 and 135.40 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 276.18 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/276.18 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 276.18 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 37,394.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,394.77/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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