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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.28, 279 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.28, 279 and 149.82 is: 224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.28 : 279 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.28/279 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.28x = 279 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.28x = 41,799.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,799.78/186.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.39

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