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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 277.70 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 277.70 and 131.13 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 277.70 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/277.70 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 277.70 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 36,414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,414.15/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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