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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.23, 279.38 and 152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.23, 279.38 and 152.30 is: 228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.23 : 279.38 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.23/279.38 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.23x = 279.38 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.23x = 42,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,548.81/186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.47

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