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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.04, 256.47 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.04, 256.47 and 151.01 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.04 : 256.47 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.04/256.47 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.04x = 256.47 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.04x = 38,729.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,729.53/186.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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