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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.96, 277.48 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.96, 277.48 and 130.88 is: 196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.96 : 277.48 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.96/277.48 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.96x = 277.48 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.96x = 36,316.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,316.58/184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.35

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