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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.91, 256.29 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.91, 256.29 and 130.48 is: 179.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.91 : 256.29 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.91/256.29 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.91x = 256.29 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.91x = 33,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,441.05/185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.88

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