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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.32, 256.46 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.32, 256.46 and 136.44 is: 187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.32 : 256.46 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.32/256.46 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.32x = 256.46 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.32x = 34,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,991.74/186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.81

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