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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.99, 278.69 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.99, 278.69 and 131.94 is: 197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.99 : 278.69 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.99/278.69 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.99x = 278.69 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.99x = 36,769.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,769.70/185.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.70

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