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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.88, 276.96 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.88, 276.96 and 139.16 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.88 : 276.96 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.88/276.96 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.88x = 276.96 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.88x = 38,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,541.75/184.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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