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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.24, 257.04 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.24, 257.04 and 147.72 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.24 : 257.04 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.24/257.04 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.24x = 257.04 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.24x = 37,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,969.95/186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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