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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.70, 276.95 and 93.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.70, 276.95 and 93.30 is: 139.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.70 : 276.95 = 93.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.70/276.95 = 93.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.70x = 276.95 × 93.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.70x = 25,838.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,838.97/184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.90

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