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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.90, 277.13 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.90, 277.13 and 139.10 is: 208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.90 : 277.13 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.90/277.13 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.90x = 277.13 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.90x = 38,548.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,548.78/184.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.48

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