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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.17, 278.98 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.17, 278.98 and 145.67 is: 218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.17 : 278.98 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.17/278.98 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.17x = 278.98 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.17x = 40,637.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,637.26/186.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.29

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