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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.27, 277.81 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.27, 277.81 and 131.27 is: 196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.27 : 277.81 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.27/277.81 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.27x = 277.81 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.27x = 36,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,468.12/185.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.84

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