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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.06, 256.48 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.06, 256.48 and 146.64 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.06 : 256.48 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.06/256.48 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.06x = 256.48 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.06x = 37,609.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,609.86/186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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