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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.28, 256.58 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.28, 256.58 and 134.44 is: 185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.28 : 256.58 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.28/256.58 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.28x = 256.58 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.28x = 34,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,494.62/186.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.18

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