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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.03, 256.57 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.03, 256.57 and 139.52 is: 192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.03 : 256.57 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.03/256.57 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.03x = 256.57 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.03x = 35,795.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,795.01/186.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.42

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