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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.44, 277.68 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.44, 277.68 and 131.20 is: 196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.44 : 277.68 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.44/277.68 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.44x = 277.68 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.44x = 36,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,431.62/185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.46

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