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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.85, 276.99 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.85, 276.99 and 139.16 is: 208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.85 : 276.99 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.85/276.99 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.85x = 276.99 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.85x = 38,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,544.54/184.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.52

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