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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 275.91 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 275.91 and 184.68 is: 275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 275.91 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/275.91 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 275.91 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 50,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,955.06/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.37

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