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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.12, 257.33 and 183.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.12, 257.33 and 183.19 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.12 : 257.33 = 183.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.12/257.33 = 183.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.12x = 257.33 × 183.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.12x = 47,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,140.28/186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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