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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 256.92 and 136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 256.92 and 136.39 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 256.92 = 136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/256.92 = 136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 256.92 × 136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 35,039.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,039.35/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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