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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 277.90 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 277.90 and 131.28 is: 196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 277.90 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/277.90 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 277.90 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 36,482.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,482.71/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.69

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