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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.95, 256.67 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.95, 256.67 and 133.57 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.95 : 256.67 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.95/256.67 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.95x = 256.67 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.95x = 34,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,283.41/185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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