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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.43, 276.71 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.43, 276.71 and 76.19 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.43 : 276.71 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.43/276.71 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.43x = 276.71 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.43x = 21,080.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,080.77/184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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