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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 276.33 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 276.33 and 138 is: 207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 276.33 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/276.33 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 276.33 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 38,133.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,133.54/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.02

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