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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.49, 257.37 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.49, 257.37 and 108.87 is: 150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.49 : 257.37 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.49/257.37 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.49x = 257.37 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.49x = 28,019.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,019.87/186.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.25

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