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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.13, 256.27 and 153.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.13, 256.27 and 153.33 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.13 : 256.27 = 153.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.13/256.27 = 153.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.13x = 256.27 × 153.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.13x = 39,293.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,293.11/186.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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