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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.96, 257.99 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.96, 257.99 and 108.27 is: 149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.96 : 257.99 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.96/257.99 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.96x = 257.99 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.96x = 27,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,931.29/186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.40

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