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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 275.84 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 275.84 and 74.30 is: 111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 275.84 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/275.84 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 275.84 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 20,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,493.44/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.37

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