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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.76, 278.76 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.76, 278.76 and 184.24 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.76 : 278.76 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.76/278.76 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.76x = 278.76 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.76x = 51,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,358.74/185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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