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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.06, 273.96 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.06, 273.96 and 131.76 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.06 : 273.96 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.06/273.96 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.06x = 273.96 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.06x = 36,096.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,096.97/183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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