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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.03, 277.23 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.03, 277.23 and 130.66 is: 195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.03 : 277.23 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.03/277.23 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.03x = 277.23 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.03x = 36,222.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,222.87/185.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.77

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