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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.69, 277 and 62.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.69, 277 and 62.95 is: 94.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.69 : 277 = 62.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.69/277 = 62.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.69x = 277 × 62.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.69x = 17,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437.15/184.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.41

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