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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.15, 277.43 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.15, 277.43 and 130.78 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.15 : 277.43 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.15/277.43 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.15x = 277.43 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.15x = 36,281.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,281.99/185.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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