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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.74, 257.69 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.74, 257.69 and 140.10 is: 193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.74 : 257.69 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.74/257.69 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.74x = 257.69 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.74x = 36,102.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,102.37/186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.33

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