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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.53, 277.92 and 131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.53, 277.92 and 131.53 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.53 : 277.92 = 131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.53/277.92 = 131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.53x = 277.92 × 131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.53x = 36,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,554.82/185.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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