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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.06, 274.65 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.06, 274.65 and 131.05 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.06 : 274.65 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.06/274.65 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.06x = 274.65 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.06x = 35,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,992.88/183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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