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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.50, 257.58 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.50, 257.58 and 136.69 is: 188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.50 : 257.58 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.50/257.58 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.50x = 257.58 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.50x = 35,207.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,207.97/186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.78

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