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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.93, 277.50 and 82.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.93, 277.50 and 82.29 is: 123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.93 : 277.50 = 82.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.93/277.50 = 82.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.93x = 277.50 × 82.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.93x = 22,835.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,835.48/184.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.48

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