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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.12, 256.86 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.12, 256.86 and 147.60 is: 203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.12 : 256.86 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.12/256.86 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.12x = 256.86 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.12x = 37,912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,912.54/186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.70

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