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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.74, 256.35 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.74, 256.35 and 133.42 is: 184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.74 : 256.35 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.74/256.35 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.74x = 256.35 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.74x = 34,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,202.22/185.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.14

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