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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.85, 277.41 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.85, 277.41 and 93.62 is: 140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.85 : 277.41 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.85/277.41 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.85x = 277.41 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.85x = 25,969.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,969.74/184.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.49

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