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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.63, 257.34 and 136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.63, 257.34 and 136.61 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.63 : 257.34 = 136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.63/257.34 = 136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.63x = 257.34 × 136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.63x = 35,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,155.22/186.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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