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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.23, 278.89 and 153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.23, 278.89 and 153.53 is: 229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.23 : 278.89 = 153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.23/278.89 = 153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.23x = 278.89 × 153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.23x = 42,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,817.60/186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.92

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