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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.22, 256.85 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.22, 256.85 and 151.25 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.22 : 256.85 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.22/256.85 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.22x = 256.85 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.22x = 38,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,848.56/186.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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