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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 276 and 62.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 276 and 62.26 is: 93.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 276 = 62.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/276 = 62.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 276 × 62.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 17,183.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,183.76/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.39

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