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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.00, 252.62 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.00, 252.62 and 130.65 is: 180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.00 : 252.62 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.00/252.62 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.00x = 252.62 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.00x = 33,002.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,002.89/183.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.35

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