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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.44, 255.77 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.44, 255.77 and 130.15 is: 179.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.44 : 255.77 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.44/255.77 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.44x = 255.77 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.44x = 33,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,288.47/185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.51

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