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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.82, 256.19 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.82, 256.19 and 133.44 is: 183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.82 : 256.19 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.82/256.19 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.82x = 256.19 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.82x = 34,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,185.33/185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.97

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