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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 276.08 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 276.08 and 98.48 is: 147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 276.08 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/276.08 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 276.08 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 27,188.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,188.36/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.76

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