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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.42, 276.33 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.42, 276.33 and 126.44 is: 189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.42 : 276.33 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.42/276.33 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.42x = 276.33 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.42x = 34,939.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,939.22/184.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.46

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