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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.60, 273.73 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.60, 273.73 and 131.11 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.60 : 273.73 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.60/273.73 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.60x = 273.73 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.60x = 35,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,888.74/182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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