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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.94, 277.50 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.94, 277.50 and 82.32 is: 123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.94 : 277.50 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.94/277.50 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.94x = 277.50 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.94x = 22,843.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,843.80/184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.52

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