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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.59, 276.97 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.59, 276.97 and 88.38 is: 132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.59 : 276.97 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.59/276.97 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.59x = 276.97 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.59x = 24,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,477.00/184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.61

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