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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.89, 277.42 and 69.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.89, 277.42 and 69.42 is: 104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.89 : 277.42 = 69.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.89/277.42 = 69.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.89x = 277.42 × 69.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.89x = 19,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,258.50/184.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.16

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