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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.55, 275.07 and 131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.55, 275.07 and 131.89 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.55 : 275.07 = 131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.55/275.07 = 131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.55x = 275.07 × 131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.55x = 36,278.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,278.98/183.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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