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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.27, 276.37 and 60.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.27, 276.37 and 60.87 is: 91.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.27 : 276.37 = 60.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.27/276.37 = 60.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.27x = 276.37 × 60.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.27x = 16,820.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,820.96/184.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.29

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