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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.13, 256.88 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.13, 256.88 and 108.50 is: 149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.13 : 256.88 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.13/256.88 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.13x = 256.88 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.13x = 27,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,870.94/186.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.74

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