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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.27, 257.06 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.27, 257.06 and 131.02 is: 180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.27 : 257.06 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.27/257.06 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.27x = 257.06 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.27x = 33,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,679.90/186.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.82

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