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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.72, 277.02 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.72, 277.02 and 133.20 is: 199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.72 : 277.02 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.72/277.02 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.72x = 277.02 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.72x = 36,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,898.40/184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.76

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