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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 274.84 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 274.84 and 131.96 is: 197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 274.84 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/274.84 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 274.84 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 36,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,267.89/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.60

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