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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.15, 280.49 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.15, 280.49 and 154.36 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.15 : 280.49 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.15/280.49 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.15x = 280.49 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.15x = 43,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,294.96/186.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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