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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.95, 257.67 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.95, 257.67 and 131.56 is: 181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.95 : 257.67 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.95/257.67 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.95x = 257.67 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.95x = 33,898.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,898.42/186.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.32

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