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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.78, 257.70 and 109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.78, 257.70 and 109.14 is: 150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.78 : 257.70 = 109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.78/257.70 = 109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.78x = 257.70 × 109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.78x = 28,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,125.38/186.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.58

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