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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.46, 276.78 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.46, 276.78 and 76.26 is: 114.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.46 : 276.78 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.46/276.78 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.46x = 276.78 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.46x = 21,107.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,107.24/184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.43

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