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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.32, 256.88 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.32, 256.88 and 154.28 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.32 : 256.88 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.32/256.88 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.32x = 256.88 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.32x = 39,631.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,631.45/186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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