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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.62, 257.57 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.62, 257.57 and 109 is: 150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.62 : 257.57 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.62/257.57 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.62x = 257.57 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.62x = 28,075.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,075.13/186.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.44

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