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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.93, 257.92 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.93, 257.92 and 108.24 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.93 : 257.92 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.93/257.92 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.93x = 257.92 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.93x = 27,916.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,916.72/186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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