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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.71, 276.91 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.71, 276.91 and 126.79 is: 190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.71 : 276.91 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.71/276.91 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.71x = 276.91 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.71x = 35,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,109.42/184.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.08

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