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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.65, 276.99 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.65, 276.99 and 76.44 is: 114.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.65 : 276.99 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.65/276.99 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.65x = 276.99 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.65x = 21,173.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,173.12/184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.67

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