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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 278.67 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 278.67 and 130.49 is: 195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 278.67 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/278.67 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 278.67 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 36,361.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,361.90/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.83

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