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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.55, 276.87 and 62.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.55, 276.87 and 62.81 is: 94.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.55 : 276.87 = 62.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.55/276.87 = 62.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.55x = 276.87 × 62.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.55x = 17,390.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,390.20/184.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.23

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