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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.76, 277.26 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.76, 277.26 and 88.58 is: 132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.76 : 277.26 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.76/277.26 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.76x = 277.26 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.76x = 24,559.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,559.69/184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.93

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