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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.34, 276.57 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.34, 276.57 and 129.50 is: 194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.34 : 276.57 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.34/276.57 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.34x = 276.57 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.34x = 35,815.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,815.82/184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.29

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