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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.39, 257.71 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.39, 257.71 and 183.63 is: 253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.39 : 257.71 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.39/257.71 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.39x = 257.71 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.39x = 47,323.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,323.62/186.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.89

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