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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.48, 257.68 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.48, 257.68 and 140.01 is: 193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.48 : 257.68 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.48/257.68 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.48x = 257.68 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.48x = 36,077.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,077.78/186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.47

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