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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.08, 256.44 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.08, 256.44 and 139.38 is: 192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.08 : 256.44 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.08/256.44 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.08x = 256.44 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.08x = 35,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,742.61/186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.08

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