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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.81, 277.22 and 137.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.81, 277.22 and 137.02 is: 205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.81 : 277.22 = 137.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.81/277.22 = 137.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.81x = 277.22 × 137.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.81x = 37,984.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,984.68/184.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.53

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