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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.06, 277.17 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.06, 277.17 and 130.79 is: 195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.06 : 277.17 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.06/277.17 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.06x = 277.17 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.06x = 36,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,249.68/185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.89

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