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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.71, 276.96 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.71, 276.96 and 126.96 is: 190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.71 : 276.96 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.71/276.96 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.71x = 276.96 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.71x = 35,162.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,162.84/184.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.37

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