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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 256.68 and 137.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 256.68 and 137.11 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 256.68 = 137.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/256.68 = 137.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 256.68 × 137.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 35,192.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,192.75/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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