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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.39, 276.99 and 144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.39, 276.99 and 144.34 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.39 : 276.99 = 144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.39/276.99 = 144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.39x = 276.99 × 144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.39x = 39,980.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,980.74/184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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