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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.23, 277.53 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.23, 277.53 and 131.01 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.23 : 277.53 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.23/277.53 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.23x = 277.53 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.23x = 36,359.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,359.21/185.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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