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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.76, 277.28 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.76, 277.28 and 183.24 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.76 : 277.28 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.76/277.28 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.76x = 277.28 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.76x = 50,808.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,808.79/184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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