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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 277.92 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 277.92 and 131.34 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 277.92 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/277.92 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 277.92 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 36,502.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,502.01/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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