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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.09, 256.79 and 103.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.09, 256.79 and 103.19 is: 142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.09 : 256.79 = 103.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.09/256.79 = 103.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.09x = 256.79 × 103.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.09x = 26,498.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,498.87/186.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.40

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