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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 275.97 and 129.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 275.97 and 129.73 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 275.97 = 129.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/275.97 = 129.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 275.97 × 129.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 35,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,801.59/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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