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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.99, 257.34 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.99, 257.34 and 145.38 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.99 : 257.34 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.99/257.34 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.99x = 257.34 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.99x = 37,412.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,412.09/186.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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