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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.27, 278.92 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.27, 278.92 and 155.76 is: 233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.27 : 278.92 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.27/278.92 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.27x = 278.92 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.27x = 43,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,444.58/186.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.23

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