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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.81, 277.23 and 76.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.81, 277.23 and 76.54 is: 114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.81 : 277.23 = 76.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.81/277.23 = 76.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.81x = 277.23 × 76.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.81x = 21,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,219.18/184.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.82

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