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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.72, 276.76 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.72, 276.76 and 130.36 is: 195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.72 : 276.76 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.72/276.76 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.72x = 276.76 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.72x = 36,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,078.43/184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.31

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