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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.53, 257.09 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.53, 257.09 and 136.77 is: 188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.53 : 257.09 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.53/257.09 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.53x = 257.09 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.53x = 35,160.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,160.55/186.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.50

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