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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.62, 256.20 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.62, 256.20 and 130.30 is: 179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.62 : 256.20 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.62/256.20 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.62x = 256.20 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.62x = 33,382.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,382.86/185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.85

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