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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.15, 256.64 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.15, 256.64 and 134.31 is: 185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.15 : 256.64 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.15/256.64 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.15x = 256.64 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.15x = 34,468.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,468.65/186.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.17

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