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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.76, 257.48 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.76, 257.48 and 134.26 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.76 : 257.48 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.76/257.48 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.76x = 257.48 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.76x = 34,568.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,568.45/186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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