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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.12, 278.70 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.12, 278.70 and 149.64 is: 224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.12 : 278.70 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.12/278.70 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.12x = 278.70 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.12x = 41,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,704.67/186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.07

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