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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.94, 258 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.94, 258 and 109.32 is: 150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.94 : 258 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.94/258 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.94x = 258 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.94x = 28,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,204.56/186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.87

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