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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.06, 278.61 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.06, 278.61 and 131.13 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.06 : 278.61 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.06/278.61 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.06x = 278.61 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.06x = 36,534.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,534.13/186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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