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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.92, 279.16 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.92, 279.16 and 131.76 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.92 : 279.16 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.92/279.16 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.92x = 279.16 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.92x = 36,782.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,782.12/185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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