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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.02, 277.80 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.02, 277.80 and 131.02 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.02 : 277.80 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.02/277.80 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.02x = 277.80 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.02x = 36,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,397.36/185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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