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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.30, 276.58 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.30, 276.58 and 136.32 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.30 : 276.58 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.30/276.58 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.30x = 276.58 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.30x = 37,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,703.39/184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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