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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.39, 257.04 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.39, 257.04 and 131.11 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.39 : 257.04 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.39/257.04 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.39x = 257.04 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.39x = 33,699.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,699.87/186.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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