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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 256.73 and 130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 256.73 and 130.90 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 256.73 = 130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/256.73 = 130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 256.73 × 130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 33,605.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,605.96/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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