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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.58, 276.53 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.58, 276.53 and 141.32 is: 211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.58 : 276.53 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.58/276.53 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.58x = 276.53 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.58x = 39,077.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,077.13/184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.71

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