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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 276 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 276 and 138.48 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 276 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/276 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 276 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 38,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,220.48/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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