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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.26, 255.72 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.26, 255.72 and 130 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.26 : 255.72 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.26/255.72 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.26x = 255.72 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.26x = 33,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,243.60/185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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