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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.94, 257.99 and 109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.94, 257.99 and 109.31 is: 150.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.94 : 257.99 = 109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.94/257.99 = 109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.94x = 257.99 × 109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.94x = 28,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,201.60/186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.86

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