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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 273.90 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 273.90 and 131.31 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 273.90 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/273.90 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 273.90 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 35,965.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,965.81/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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