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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.08, 278.96 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.08, 278.96 and 151.72 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.08 : 278.96 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.08/278.96 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.08x = 278.96 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.08x = 42,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,323.81/186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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