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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.20, 257.16 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.20, 257.16 and 139.64 is: 192.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.20 : 257.16 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.20/257.16 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.20x = 257.16 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.20x = 35,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,909.82/186.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.86

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