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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.41, 257.30 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.41, 257.30 and 131.16 is: 181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.41 : 257.30 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.41/257.30 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.41x = 257.30 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.41x = 33,747.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,747.47/186.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.04

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