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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.11, 278.70 and 153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.11, 278.70 and 153.41 is: 229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.11 : 278.70 = 153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.11/278.70 = 153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.11x = 278.70 × 153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.11x = 42,753.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,753.97/186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.73

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