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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.33, 276.56 and 76.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.33, 276.56 and 76.13 is: 114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.33 : 276.56 = 76.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.33/276.56 = 76.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.33x = 276.56 × 76.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.33x = 21,054.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,054.51/184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.22

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