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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.20, 256.94 and 108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.20, 256.94 and 108.58 is: 149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.20 : 256.94 = 108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.20/256.94 = 108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.20x = 256.94 × 108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.20x = 27,898.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,898.55/186.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.83

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