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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.31, 273.53 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.31, 273.53 and 131.28 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.31 : 273.53 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.31/273.53 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.31x = 273.53 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.31x = 35,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,909.02/182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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