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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.14, 277.44 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.14, 277.44 and 131.14 is: 196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.14 : 277.44 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.14/277.44 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.14x = 277.44 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.14x = 36,383.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,383.48/185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.52

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