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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.27, 256.95 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.27, 256.95 and 131.07 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.27 : 256.95 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.27/256.95 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.27x = 256.95 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.27x = 33,678.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,678.44/186.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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