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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.32, 278.96 and 153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.32, 278.96 and 153.52 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.32 : 278.96 = 153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.32/278.96 = 153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.32x = 278.96 × 153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.32x = 42,825.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,825.94/186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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