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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.67, 276.86 and 62.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.67, 276.86 and 62.90 is: 94.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.67 : 276.86 = 62.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.67/276.86 = 62.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.67x = 276.86 × 62.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.67x = 17,414.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414.49/184.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.30

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