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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.89, 277.40 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.89, 277.40 and 133.59 is: 200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.89 : 277.40 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.89/277.40 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.89x = 277.40 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.89x = 37,057.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,057.87/184.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.43

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