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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.99, 277.52 and 69.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.99, 277.52 and 69.44 is: 104.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.99 : 277.52 = 69.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.99/277.52 = 69.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.99x = 277.52 × 69.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.99x = 19,269.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,269.90/184.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.17

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