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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.09, 256.80 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.09, 256.80 and 130.74 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.09 : 256.80 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.09/256.80 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.09x = 256.80 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.09x = 33,574.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,574.03/186.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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