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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.97, 258.02 and 109.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.97, 258.02 and 109.34 is: 150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.97 : 258.02 = 109.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.97/258.02 = 109.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.97x = 258.02 × 109.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.97x = 28,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,212.60/186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.89

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