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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.63, 276.30 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.63, 276.30 and 126.58 is: 189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.63 : 276.30 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.63/276.30 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.63x = 276.30 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.63x = 34,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,974.05/184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.43

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