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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.77, 276.87 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.77, 276.87 and 136.44 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.77 : 276.87 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.77/276.87 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.77x = 276.87 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.77x = 37,776.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,776.14/184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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