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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.66, 257.22 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.66, 257.22 and 140.08 is: 193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.66 : 257.22 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.66/257.22 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.66x = 257.22 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.66x = 36,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,031.38/186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.03

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