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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.90, 276.81 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.90, 276.81 and 141.34 is: 211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.90 : 276.81 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.90/276.81 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.90x = 276.81 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.90x = 39,124.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,124.33/184.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.60

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