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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.91, 277.44 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.91, 277.44 and 98.24 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.91 : 277.44 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.91/277.44 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.91x = 277.44 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.91x = 27,255.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,255.01/184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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