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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.38, 257.22 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.38, 257.22 and 108.76 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.38 : 257.22 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.38/257.22 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.38x = 257.22 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.38x = 27,975.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,975.25/186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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