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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.95, 277.36 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.95, 277.36 and 93.63 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.95 : 277.36 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.95/277.36 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.95x = 277.36 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.95x = 25,969.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,969.64/184.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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