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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.51, 276.24 and 135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.51, 276.24 and 135.43 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.51 : 276.24 = 135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.51/276.24 = 135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.51x = 276.24 × 135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.51x = 37,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,411.18/184.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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