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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.67, 278.06 and 131.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.67, 278.06 and 131.00 is: 196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.67 : 278.06 = 131.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.67/278.06 = 131.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.67x = 278.06 × 131.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.67x = 36,423.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,423.81/185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.18

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