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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.72, 275.88 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.72, 275.88 and 183.46 is: 274.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.72 : 275.88 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.72/275.88 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.72x = 275.88 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.72x = 50,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,612.94/184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.00

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