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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.56, 275.78 and 140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.56, 275.78 and 140.99 is: 210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.56 : 275.78 = 140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.56/275.78 = 140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.56x = 275.78 × 140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.56x = 38,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,880.14/184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.66

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