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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.88, 277.22 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.88, 277.22 and 136.69 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.88 : 277.22 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.88/277.22 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.88x = 277.22 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.88x = 37,892.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,892.85/184.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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