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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 274.41 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 274.41 and 131.45 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 274.41 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/274.41 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 274.41 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 36,069.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,069.82/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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