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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.29, 256.80 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.29, 256.80 and 165.50 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.29 : 256.80 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.29/256.80 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.29x = 256.80 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.29x = 42,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,500.40/186.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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