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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.46, 275.14 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.46, 275.14 and 131.95 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.46 : 275.14 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.46/275.14 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.46x = 275.14 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.46x = 36,305.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,305.05/183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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