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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.90, 257.80 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.90, 257.80 and 131.77 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.90 : 257.80 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.90/257.80 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.90x = 257.80 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.90x = 33,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,970.31/186.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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