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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.42, 257.28 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.42, 257.28 and 133.95 is: 184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.42 : 257.28 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.42/257.28 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.42x = 257.28 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.42x = 34,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,462.66/186.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.87

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