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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 276.75 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 276.75 and 140.87 is: 210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 276.75 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/276.75 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 276.75 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 38,984.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,984.39/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.82

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