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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.27, 278.29 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.27, 278.29 and 149.82 is: 223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.27 : 278.29 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.27/278.29 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.27x = 278.29 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.27x = 41,693.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,693.41/186.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.83

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