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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.26, 276.39 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.26, 276.39 and 92.91 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.26 : 276.39 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.26/276.39 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.26x = 276.39 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.26x = 25,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,679.39/184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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