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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.01, 256.61 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.01, 256.61 and 130.73 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.01 : 256.61 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.01/256.61 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.01x = 256.61 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.01x = 33,544.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,544.69/186.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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