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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.39, 276.32 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.39, 276.32 and 130.39 is: 195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.39 : 276.32 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.39/276.32 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.39x = 276.32 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.39x = 36,028.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,028.71/184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.39

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