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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.77, 256.10 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.77, 256.10 and 130.62 is: 180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.77 : 256.10 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.77/256.10 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.77x = 256.10 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.77x = 33,452.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,452.09/185.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.07

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