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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.22, 257.21 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.22, 257.21 and 131.14 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.22 : 257.21 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.22/257.21 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.22x = 257.21 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.22x = 33,730.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,730.52/186.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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