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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.35, 256.91 and 184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.35, 256.91 and 184.05 is: 253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.35 : 256.91 = 184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.35/256.91 = 184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.35x = 256.91 × 184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.35x = 47,283.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,283.37/186.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.74

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