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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.60, 276.89 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.60, 276.89 and 130.73 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.60 : 276.89 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.60/276.89 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.60x = 276.89 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.60x = 36,197.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,197.83/184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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