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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.01, 279.11 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.01, 279.11 and 152.16 is: 228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.01 : 279.11 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.01/279.11 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.01x = 279.11 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.01x = 42,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,469.38/186.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.32

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