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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.84, 256.46 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.84, 256.46 and 130.49 is: 180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.84 : 256.46 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.84/256.46 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.84x = 256.46 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.84x = 33,463.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,463.53/185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.07

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