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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.90, 257.56 and 134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.90, 257.56 and 134.35 is: 185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.90 : 257.56 = 134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.90/257.56 = 134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.90x = 257.56 × 134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.90x = 34,601.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,601.90/186.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.14

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