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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 276.48 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 276.48 and 143.04 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 276.48 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/276.48 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 276.48 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 39,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,547.70/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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