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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.87, 277 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.87, 277 and 93.44 is: 140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.87 : 277 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.87/277 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.87x = 277 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.87x = 25,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,882.88/184.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.01

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