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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 256.21 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 256.21 and 130.50 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 256.21 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/256.21 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 256.21 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 33,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,435.08/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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