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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.22, 274.63 and 131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.22, 274.63 and 131.83 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.22 : 274.63 = 131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.22/274.63 = 131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.22x = 274.63 × 131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.22x = 36,204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,204.66/183.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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