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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.76, 276.84 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.76, 276.84 and 144.08 is: 215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.76 : 276.84 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.76/276.84 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.76x = 276.84 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.76x = 39,887.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,887.11/184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.89

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