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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.54, 277.79 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.54, 277.79 and 130.55 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.54 : 277.79 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.54/277.79 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.54x = 277.79 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.54x = 36,263.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,263.44/185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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