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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.96, 277.49 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.96, 277.49 and 184.95 is: 275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.96 : 277.49 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.96/277.49 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.96x = 277.49 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.96x = 51,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,322.24/185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.98

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