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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 256.56 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 256.56 and 130.52 is: 180.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 256.56 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/256.56 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 256.56 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 33,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,486.21/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.15

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