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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.71, 257.73 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.71, 257.73 and 134.33 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.71 : 257.73 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.71/257.73 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.71x = 257.73 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.71x = 34,620.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,620.87/186.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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