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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.74, 277.29 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.74, 277.29 and 136.50 is: 204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.74 : 277.29 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.74/277.29 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.74x = 277.29 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.74x = 37,850.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,850.09/184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.88

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