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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.94, 257.71 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.94, 257.71 and 134.46 is: 185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.94 : 257.71 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.94/257.71 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.94x = 257.71 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.94x = 34,651.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,651.69/186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.36

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