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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 275.12 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 275.12 and 131.48 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 275.12 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/275.12 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 275.12 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 36,172.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,172.49/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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