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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.67, 257.48 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.67, 257.48 and 131.37 is: 181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.67 : 257.48 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.67/257.48 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.67x = 257.48 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.67x = 33,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,823.20/186.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.19

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