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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.77, 254.75 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.77, 254.75 and 132.93 is: 183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.77 : 254.75 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.77/254.75 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.77x = 254.75 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.77x = 33,863.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,863.25/184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.27

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