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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.08, 256.48 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.08, 256.48 and 153.12 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.08 : 256.48 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.08/256.48 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.08x = 256.48 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.08x = 39,272.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,272.22/186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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