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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.91, 277.06 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.91, 277.06 and 130.71 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.91 : 277.06 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.91/277.06 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.91x = 277.06 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.91x = 36,214.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,214.51/184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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