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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.24, 276 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.24, 276 and 141 is: 211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.24 : 276 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.24/276 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.24x = 276 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.24x = 38,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,916/184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.22

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