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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.22, 277.74 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.22, 277.74 and 131.13 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.22 : 277.74 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.22/277.74 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.22x = 277.74 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.22x = 36,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,420.05/185.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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