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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.70, 277.36 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.70, 277.36 and 130.64 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.70 : 277.36 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.70/277.36 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.70x = 277.36 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.70x = 36,232.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,232.60/184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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