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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.81, 257.80 and 109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.81, 257.80 and 109.19 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.81 : 257.80 = 109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.81/257.80 = 109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.81x = 257.80 × 109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.81x = 28,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,149.18/186.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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