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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.01, 275.98 and 62.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.01, 275.98 and 62.26 is: 93.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.01 : 275.98 = 62.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.01/275.98 = 62.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.01x = 275.98 × 62.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.01x = 17,182.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,182.51/184.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.38

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