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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.38, 277.98 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.38, 277.98 and 130.60 is: 195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.38 : 277.98 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.38/277.98 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.38x = 277.98 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.38x = 36,304.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,304.19/185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.84

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