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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.21, 257.04 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.21, 257.04 and 133.83 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.21 : 257.04 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.21/257.04 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.21x = 257.04 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.21x = 34,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,399.66/186.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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