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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.48, 257.31 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.48, 257.31 and 139.83 is: 192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.48 : 257.31 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.48/257.31 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.48x = 257.31 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.48x = 35,979.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,979.66/186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.94

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