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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.84, 257.77 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.84, 257.77 and 137.64 is: 189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.84 : 257.77 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.84/257.77 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.84x = 257.77 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.84x = 35,478.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,478.60/186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.88

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