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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.35, 257.05 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.35, 257.05 and 133.79 is: 184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.35 : 257.05 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.35/257.05 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.35x = 257.05 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.35x = 34,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,390.72/186.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.55

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