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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.64, 256.12 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.64, 256.12 and 130.44 is: 179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.64 : 256.12 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.64/256.12 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.64x = 256.12 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.64x = 33,408.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,408.29/185.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.96

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