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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.11, 278.43 and 144.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.11, 278.43 and 144.65 is: 216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.11 : 278.43 = 144.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.11/278.43 = 144.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.11x = 278.43 × 144.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.11x = 40,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,273.51/186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.40

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