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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.27, 255.48 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.27, 255.48 and 132.80 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.27 : 255.48 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.27/255.48 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.27x = 255.48 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.27x = 33,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,927.74/185.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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