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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.28, 276.64 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.28, 276.64 and 145.84 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.28 : 276.64 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.28/276.64 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.28x = 276.64 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.28x = 40,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,345.18/184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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