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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.67, 276.99 and 61.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.67, 276.99 and 61.27 is: 91.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.67 : 276.99 = 61.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.67/276.99 = 61.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.67x = 276.99 × 61.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.67x = 16,971.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,971.18/184.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.90

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