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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.36, 256.98 and 133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.36, 256.98 and 133.81 is: 184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.36 : 256.98 = 133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.36/256.98 = 133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.36x = 256.98 × 133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.36x = 34,386.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,386.35/186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.52

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