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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.19, 278.79 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.19, 278.79 and 149.45 is: 223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.19 : 278.79 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.19/278.79 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.19x = 278.79 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.19x = 41,665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,665.17/186.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.78

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