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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.65, 276.78 and 62.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.65, 276.78 and 62.87 is: 94.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.65 : 276.78 = 62.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.65/276.78 = 62.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.65x = 276.78 × 62.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.65x = 17,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,401.16/184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.24

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