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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.60, 278.52 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.60, 278.52 and 131.60 is: 197.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.60 : 278.52 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.60/278.52 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.60x = 278.52 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.60x = 36,653.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,653.23/185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.49

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