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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.40, 275.62 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.40, 275.62 and 141.20 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.40 : 275.62 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.40/275.62 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.40x = 275.62 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.40x = 38,917.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,917.54/184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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