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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.92, 258.20 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.92, 258.20 and 131.62 is: 181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.92 : 258.20 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.92/258.20 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.92x = 258.20 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.92x = 33,984.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,984.28/186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.81

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