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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.71, 276.60 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.71, 276.60 and 139.35 is: 208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.71 : 276.60 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.71/276.60 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.71x = 276.60 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.71x = 38,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,544.21/184.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.67

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