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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.48, 256.67 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.48, 256.67 and 131.12 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.48 : 256.67 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.48/256.67 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.48x = 256.67 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.48x = 33,654.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,654.57/186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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