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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.19, 276.36 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.19, 276.36 and 92.87 is: 139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.19 : 276.36 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.19/276.36 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.19x = 276.36 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.19x = 25,666.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,666.01/184.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.34

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