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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.36, 279.14 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.36, 279.14 and 147.89 is: 221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.36 : 279.14 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.36/279.14 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.36x = 279.14 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.36x = 41,279.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,279.88/186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.51

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