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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.13, 256.82 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.13, 256.82 and 141.86 is: 195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.13 : 256.82 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.13/256.82 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.13x = 256.82 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.13x = 36,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,432.49/186.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.74

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