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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.25, 255.83 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.25, 255.83 and 130.08 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.25 : 255.83 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.25/255.83 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.25x = 255.83 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.25x = 33,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,277.56/185.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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