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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.32, 257.04 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.32, 257.04 and 130.84 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.32 : 257.04 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.32/257.04 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.32x = 257.04 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.32x = 33,630.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,630.47/186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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