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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.79, 276.95 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.79, 276.95 and 133.16 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.79 : 276.95 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.79/276.95 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.79x = 276.95 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.79x = 36,876.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,876.61/184.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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