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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.31, 276.32 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.31, 276.32 and 126.39 is: 189.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.31 : 276.32 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.31/276.32 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.31x = 276.32 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.31x = 34,923.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,923.45/184.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.48

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