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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.14, 278.40 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.14, 278.40 and 151.64 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.14 : 278.40 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.14/278.40 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.14x = 278.40 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.14x = 42,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,216.58/186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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