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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.96, 276.80 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.96, 276.80 and 127.04 is: 190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.96 : 276.80 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.96/276.80 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.96x = 276.80 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.96x = 35,164.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,164.67/184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.12

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