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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.87, 273.90 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.87, 273.90 and 131.61 is: 197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.87 : 273.90 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.87/273.90 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.87x = 273.90 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.87x = 36,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,046.64/182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.12

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