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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.41, 256.93 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.41, 256.93 and 151.31 is: 208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.41 : 256.93 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.41/256.93 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.41x = 256.93 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.41x = 38,876.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,876.34/186.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.55

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