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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.70, 257.58 and 109.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.70, 257.58 and 109.09 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.70 : 257.58 = 109.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.70/257.58 = 109.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.70x = 257.58 × 109.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.70x = 28,099.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,099.40/186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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