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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.73, 276.78 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.73, 276.78 and 130.51 is: 195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.73 : 276.78 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.73/276.78 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.73x = 276.78 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.73x = 36,121.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,121.87/184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.54

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