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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.27, 257.13 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.27, 257.13 and 128.13 is: 176.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.27 : 257.13 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.27/257.13 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.27x = 257.13 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.27x = 32,946.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,946.07/186.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.87

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