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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.58, 277.05 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.58, 277.05 and 139.22 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.58 : 277.05 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.58/277.05 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.58x = 277.05 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.58x = 38,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,570.90/184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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