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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.33, 257.19 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.33, 257.19 and 139.86 is: 193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.33 : 257.19 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.33/257.19 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.33x = 257.19 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.33x = 35,970.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,970.59/186.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.05

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