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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.83, 256.37 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.83, 256.37 and 130.60 is: 180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.83 : 256.37 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.83/256.37 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.83x = 256.37 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.83x = 33,482.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,482.31/185.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.18

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