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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.78, 277.06 and 93.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.78, 277.06 and 93.43 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.78 : 277.06 = 93.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.78/277.06 = 93.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.78x = 277.06 × 93.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.78x = 25,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,885.72/184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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