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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.93, 258.02 and 109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.93, 258.02 and 109.29 is: 150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.93 : 258.02 = 109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.93/258.02 = 109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.93x = 258.02 × 109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.93x = 28,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,198.46/186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.85

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