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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.40, 256.80 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.40, 256.80 and 149.44 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.40 : 256.80 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.40/256.80 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.40x = 256.80 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.40x = 38,376.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,376.19/186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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