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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.96, 277.12 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.96, 277.12 and 136.32 is: 204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.96 : 277.12 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.96/277.12 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.96x = 277.12 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.96x = 37,777.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,777.00/184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.24

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