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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.80, 277 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.80, 277 and 135.92 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.80 : 277 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.80/277 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.80x = 277 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.80x = 37,649.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,649.84/184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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