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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.67, 257.52 and 137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.67, 257.52 and 137.53 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.67 : 257.52 = 137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.67/257.52 = 137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.67x = 257.52 × 137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.67x = 35,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,416.73/186.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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