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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 277.06 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 277.06 and 133.31 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 277.06 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/277.06 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 277.06 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 36,934.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,934.20/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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