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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.56, 257.48 and 108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.56, 257.48 and 108.94 is: 150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.56 : 257.48 = 108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.56/257.48 = 108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.56x = 257.48 × 108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.56x = 28,049.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,049.50/186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.35

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