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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.36, 276.70 and 88.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.36, 276.70 and 88.24 is: 132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.36 : 276.70 = 88.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.36/276.70 = 88.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.36x = 276.70 × 88.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.36x = 24,416.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,416.01/184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.44

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