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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.59, 257.37 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.59, 257.37 and 131.24 is: 181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.59 : 257.37 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.59/257.37 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.59x = 257.37 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.59x = 33,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,777.24/186.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.02

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