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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.53, 257.27 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.53, 257.27 and 133.97 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.53 : 257.27 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.53/257.27 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.53x = 257.27 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.53x = 34,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,464.51/186.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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