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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.53, 257.33 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.53, 257.33 and 108.86 is: 150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.53 : 257.33 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.53/257.33 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.53x = 257.33 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.53x = 28,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,011.93/186.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.18

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