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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.23, 257.10 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.23, 257.10 and 130.30 is: 179.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.23 : 257.10 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.23/257.10 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.23x = 257.10 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.23x = 33,500.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,500.13/186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.89

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