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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.23, 274.57 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.23, 274.57 and 131.98 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.23 : 274.57 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.23/274.57 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.23x = 274.57 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.23x = 36,237.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,237.99/183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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