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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.33, 257.27 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.33, 257.27 and 147.81 is: 204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.33 : 257.27 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.33/257.27 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.33x = 257.27 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.33x = 38,026.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,026.34/186.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.08

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