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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 277.05 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 277.05 and 130.71 is: 195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 277.05 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/277.05 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 277.05 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 36,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,213.21/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.83

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