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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.95, 277.40 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.95, 277.40 and 76.74 is: 115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.95 : 277.40 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.95/277.40 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.95x = 277.40 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.95x = 21,287.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,287.29/184.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.10

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