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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.91, 257.67 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.91, 257.67 and 131.48 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.91 : 257.67 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.91/257.67 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.91x = 257.67 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.91x = 33,878.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,878.45/186.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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