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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.32, 255.70 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.32, 255.70 and 183.12 is: 251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.32 : 255.70 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.32/255.70 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.32x = 255.70 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.32x = 46,823.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,823.78/186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.31

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