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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.13, 254.12 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.13, 254.12 and 140.39 is: 193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.13 : 254.12 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.13/254.12 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.13x = 254.12 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.13x = 35,673.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,673.93/184.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.75

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