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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.32, 256.95 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.32, 256.95 and 144.87 is: 199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.32 : 256.95 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.32/256.95 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.32x = 256.95 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.32x = 37,224.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,224.35/186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.79

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