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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.69, 278.94 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.69, 278.94 and 131.93 is: 198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.69 : 278.94 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.69/278.94 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.69x = 278.94 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.69x = 36,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,800.70/185.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.18

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