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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.91, 277.15 and 76.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.91, 277.15 and 76.56 is: 114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.91 : 277.15 = 76.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.91/277.15 = 76.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.91x = 277.15 × 76.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.91x = 21,219.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,219.11/184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.76

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