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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.19, 276.35 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.19, 276.35 and 115.88 is: 173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.19 : 276.35 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.19/276.35 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.19x = 276.35 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.19x = 32,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,021.48/184.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.85

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