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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.08, 278.39 and 137.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.08, 278.39 and 137.00 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.08 : 278.39 = 137.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.08/278.39 = 137.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.08x = 278.39 × 137.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.08x = 38,137.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,137.35/186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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