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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.14, 278.93 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.14, 278.93 and 147.46 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.14 : 278.93 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.14/278.93 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.14x = 278.93 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.14x = 41,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,131.02/186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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