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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.28, 276.46 and 124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.28, 276.46 and 124.01 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.28 : 276.46 = 124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.28/276.46 = 124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.28x = 276.46 × 124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.28x = 34,282.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,282.11/184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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