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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.60, 276.98 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.60, 276.98 and 126.84 is: 190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.60 : 276.98 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.60/276.98 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.60x = 276.98 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.60x = 35,132.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,132.14/184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.31

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