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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 275.30 and 137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 275.30 and 137.92 is: 206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 275.30 = 137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/275.30 = 137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 275.30 × 137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 37,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,969.38/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.27

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