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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.83, 274.18 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.83, 274.18 and 131.32 is: 196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.83 : 274.18 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.83/274.18 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.83x = 274.18 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.83x = 36,004.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,004.63/182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.93

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