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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.52, 257.38 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.52, 257.38 and 108.88 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.52 : 257.38 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.52/257.38 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.52x = 257.38 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.52x = 28,023.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,023.53/186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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