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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.76, 256.59 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.76, 256.59 and 133.47 is: 184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.76 : 256.59 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.76/256.59 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.76x = 256.59 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.76x = 34,247.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247.07/185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.36

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