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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.24, 256.56 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.24, 256.56 and 151.68 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.24 : 256.56 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.24/256.56 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.24x = 256.56 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.24x = 38,915.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,915.02/186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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