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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.24, 276.57 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.24, 276.57 and 130.49 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.24 : 276.57 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.24/276.57 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.24x = 276.57 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.24x = 36,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,088.24/184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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