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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.96, 256.47 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.96, 256.47 and 130.66 is: 180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.96 : 256.47 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.96/256.47 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.96x = 256.47 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.96x = 33,510.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,510.37/185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.20

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