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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.83, 277.28 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.83, 277.28 and 130.83 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.83 : 277.28 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.83/277.28 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.83x = 277.28 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.83x = 36,276.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,276.54/184.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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