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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.45, 278.22 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.45, 278.22 and 131.45 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.45 : 278.22 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.45/278.22 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.45x = 278.22 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.45x = 36,572.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,572.02/185.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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