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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.90, 257.85 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.90, 257.85 and 137.67 is: 189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.90 : 257.85 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.90/257.85 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.90x = 257.85 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.90x = 35,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,498.21/186.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.93

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