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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.79, 277 and 63.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.79, 277 and 63.02 is: 94.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.79 : 277 = 63.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.79/277 = 63.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.79x = 277 × 63.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.79x = 17,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,456.54/184.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.47

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