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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 256.44 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 256.44 and 151.20 is: 208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 256.44 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/256.44 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 256.44 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 38,773.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,773.73/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.46

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