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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.25, 275.81 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.25, 275.81 and 129.26 is: 193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.25 : 275.81 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.25/275.81 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.25x = 275.81 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.25x = 35,649.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,649.18/184.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.49

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