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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.17, 275.61 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.17, 275.61 and 140.13 is: 209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.17 : 275.61 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.17/275.61 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.17x = 275.61 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.17x = 38,621.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,621.23/184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.70

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