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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.79, 255.99 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.79, 255.99 and 133.29 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.79 : 255.99 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.79/255.99 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.79x = 255.99 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.79x = 34,119.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,119.63/185.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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