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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.75, 276.95 and 62.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.75, 276.95 and 62.92 is: 94.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.75 : 276.95 = 62.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.75/276.95 = 62.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.75x = 276.95 × 62.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.75x = 17,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425.38/184.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.32

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