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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.29, 277.63 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.29, 277.63 and 131.09 is: 196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.29 : 277.63 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.29/277.63 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.29x = 277.63 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.29x = 36,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,392.80/185.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.41

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