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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 257 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 257 and 131.08 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 257 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/257 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 257 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 33,687.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,687.56/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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