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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.59, 276.57 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.59, 276.57 and 130.32 is: 195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.59 : 276.57 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.59/276.57 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.59x = 276.57 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.59x = 36,042.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,042.60/184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.26

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