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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.63, 257.54 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.63, 257.54 and 134.25 is: 185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.63 : 257.54 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.63/257.54 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.63x = 257.54 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.63x = 34,574.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,574.07/186.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.25

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