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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.93, 257.85 and 137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.93, 257.85 and 137.93 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.93 : 257.85 = 137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.93/257.85 = 137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.93x = 257.85 × 137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.93x = 35,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,563.96/186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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