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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.28, 276.51 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.28, 276.51 and 92.97 is: 139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.28 : 276.51 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.28/276.51 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.28x = 276.51 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.28x = 25,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,707.13/184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.50

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