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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.36, 257.10 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.36, 257.10 and 134.52 is: 185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.36 : 257.10 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.36/257.10 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.36x = 257.10 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.36x = 34,585.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,585.09/186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.58

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