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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.32, 256.87 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.32, 256.87 and 133.94 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.32 : 256.87 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.32/256.87 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.32x = 256.87 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.32x = 34,405.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,405.17/186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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