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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 276.30 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 276.30 and 130.02 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 276.30 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/276.30 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 276.30 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 35,924.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,924.53/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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