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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.32, 256.96 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.32, 256.96 and 139.80 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.32 : 256.96 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.32/256.96 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.32x = 256.96 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.32x = 35,922.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,922.66/186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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