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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 278.51 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 278.51 and 149.27 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 278.51 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/278.51 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 278.51 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 41,573.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,573.19/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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