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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.08, 279.18 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.08, 279.18 and 147.47 is: 221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.08 : 279.18 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.08/279.18 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.08x = 279.18 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.08x = 41,169.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,169.28/186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.25

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