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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.26, 276.56 and 138.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.26, 276.56 and 138.47 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.26 : 276.56 = 138.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.26/276.56 = 138.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.26x = 276.56 × 138.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.26x = 38,295.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,295.95/184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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