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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.49, 257.14 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.49, 257.14 and 137.35 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.49 : 257.14 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.49/257.14 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.49x = 257.14 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.49x = 35,318.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,318.18/186.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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