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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 256.36 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 256.36 and 133.32 is: 183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 256.36 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/256.36 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 256.36 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 34,177.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,177.92/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.87

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