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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.95, 277.27 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.95, 277.27 and 133.58 is: 200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.95 : 277.27 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.95/277.27 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.95x = 277.27 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.95x = 37,037.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,037.73/184.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.26

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