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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.27, 256.95 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.27, 256.95 and 130.17 is: 179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.27 : 256.95 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.27/256.95 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.27x = 256.95 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.27x = 33,447.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,447.18/186.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.56

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