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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.20, 256.70 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.20, 256.70 and 133.82 is: 184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.20 : 256.70 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.20/256.70 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.20x = 256.70 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.20x = 34,351.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,351.59/186.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.49

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