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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.79, 276.88 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.79, 276.88 and 130.59 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.79 : 276.88 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.79/276.88 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.79x = 276.88 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.79x = 36,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,157.76/184.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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