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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.34, 276.70 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.34, 276.70 and 76.20 is: 114.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.34 : 276.70 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.34/276.70 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.34x = 276.70 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.34x = 21,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,084.54/184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.38

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