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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.29, 276.57 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.29, 276.57 and 136.32 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.29 : 276.57 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.29/276.57 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.29x = 276.57 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.29x = 37,702.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,702.02/184.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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