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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.04, 278.81 and 153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.04, 278.81 and 153.74 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.04 : 278.81 = 153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.04/278.81 = 153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.04x = 278.81 × 153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.04x = 42,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,864.18/186.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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