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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.57, 276.08 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.57, 276.08 and 140.76 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.57 : 276.08 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.57/276.08 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.57x = 276.08 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.57x = 38,860.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,860.32/184.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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