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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.46, 257.31 and 108.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.46, 257.31 and 108.85 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.46 : 257.31 = 108.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.46/257.31 = 108.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.46x = 257.31 × 108.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.46x = 28,008.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,008.19/186.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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