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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.13, 276.28 and 138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.13, 276.28 and 138.27 is: 207.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.13 : 276.28 = 138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.13/276.28 = 138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.13x = 276.28 × 138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.13x = 38,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,201.24/184.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.47

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