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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.09, 256.94 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.09, 256.94 and 139.51 is: 192.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.09 : 256.94 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.09/256.94 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.09x = 256.94 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.09x = 35,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,845.70/186.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.63

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