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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.08, 256.70 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.08, 256.70 and 130.80 is: 180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.08 : 256.70 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.08/256.70 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.08x = 256.70 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.08x = 33,576.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,576.36/186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.44

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