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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.12, 256.74 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.12, 256.74 and 133.61 is: 184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.12 : 256.74 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.12/256.74 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.12x = 256.74 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.12x = 34,301.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,301.75/186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.30

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