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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 256.71 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 256.71 and 108.38 is: 149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 256.71 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/256.71 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 256.71 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 27,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,820.95/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.57

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