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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.98, 253.77 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.98, 253.77 and 131.45 is: 181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.98 : 253.77 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.98/253.77 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.98x = 253.77 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.98x = 33,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,356.80/183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.31

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