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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.92, 257.84 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.92, 257.84 and 109.28 is: 150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.92 : 257.84 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.92/257.84 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.92x = 257.84 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.92x = 28,176.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,176.76/186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.74

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