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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.39, 257.09 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.39, 257.09 and 139.94 is: 193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.39 : 257.09 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.39/257.09 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.39x = 257.09 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.39x = 35,975.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,975.19/186.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.01

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