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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.53, 276.62 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.53, 276.62 and 76.40 is: 114.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.53 : 276.62 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.53/276.62 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.53x = 276.62 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.53x = 21,133.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,133.77/184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.53

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