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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 277.20 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 277.20 and 76.65 is: 114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 277.20 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/277.20 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 277.20 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 21,247.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,247.38/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.90

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