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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.56, 257.45 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.56, 257.45 and 130.63 is: 180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.56 : 257.45 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.56/257.45 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.56x = 257.45 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.56x = 33,629.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,629.41/186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.26

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