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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.19, 257.10 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.19, 257.10 and 131.05 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.19 : 257.10 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.19/257.10 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.19x = 257.10 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.19x = 33,692.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,692.96/186.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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