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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.05, 278.66 and 153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.05, 278.66 and 153.47 is: 229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.05 : 278.66 = 153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.05/278.66 = 153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.05x = 278.66 × 153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.05x = 42,765.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,765.95/186.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.86

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