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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.23, 256.69 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.23, 256.69 and 137.09 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.23 : 256.69 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.23/256.69 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.23x = 256.69 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.23x = 35,189.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,189.63/186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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