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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.57, 276.61 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.57, 276.61 and 141.08 is: 211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.57 : 276.61 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.57/276.61 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.57x = 276.61 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.57x = 39,023.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,023.45/184.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.43

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