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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.95, 256.63 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.95, 256.63 and 130.82 is: 180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.95 : 256.63 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.95/256.63 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.95x = 256.63 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.95x = 33,572.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,572.78/185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.55

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