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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.34, 256.98 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.34, 256.98 and 134.50 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.34 : 256.98 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.34/256.98 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.34x = 256.98 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.34x = 34,563.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,563.81/186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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