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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.41, 256.13 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.41, 256.13 and 130.13 is: 179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.41 : 256.13 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.41/256.13 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.41x = 256.13 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.41x = 33,330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,330.20/185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.76

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