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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.50, 253.29 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.50, 253.29 and 131.90 is: 182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.50 : 253.29 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.50/253.29 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.50x = 253.29 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.50x = 33,408.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,408.95/183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.07

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