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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.15, 276.21 and 138.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.15, 276.21 and 138.73 is: 208.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.15 : 276.21 = 138.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.15/276.21 = 138.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.15x = 276.21 × 138.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.15x = 38,318.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,318.61/184.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.08

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