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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.83, 277.43 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.83, 277.43 and 93.60 is: 140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.83 : 277.43 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.83/277.43 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.83x = 277.43 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.83x = 25,967.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,967.45/184.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.49

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