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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.40, 275.94 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.40, 275.94 and 184.22 is: 275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.40 : 275.94 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.40/275.94 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.40x = 275.94 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.40x = 50,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,833.67/184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.67

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