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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.70, 257.73 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.70, 257.73 and 134.32 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.70 : 257.73 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.70/257.73 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.70x = 257.73 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.70x = 34,618.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,618.29/186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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