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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.35, 255.96 and 180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.35, 255.96 and 180.87 is: 248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.35 : 255.96 = 180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.35/255.96 = 180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.35x = 255.96 × 180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.35x = 46,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,295.49/186.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.44

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