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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.47, 255.84 and 130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.47, 255.84 and 130.27 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.47 : 255.84 = 130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.47/255.84 = 130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.47x = 255.84 × 130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.47x = 33,328.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,328.28/185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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