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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 256.50 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 256.50 and 133.50 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 256.50 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/256.50 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 256.50 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 34,242.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,242.75/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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