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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.03, 256.10 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.03, 256.10 and 151.07 is: 207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.03 : 256.10 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.03/256.10 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.03x = 256.10 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.03x = 38,686.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,686.99/186.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.96

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