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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.12, 274.17 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.12, 274.17 and 131.52 is: 196.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.12 : 274.17 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.12/274.17 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.12x = 274.17 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.12x = 36,058.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,058.84/183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.91

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