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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.42, 257.33 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.42, 257.33 and 149.51 is: 206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.42 : 257.33 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.42/257.33 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.42x = 257.33 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.42x = 38,473.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,473.30/186.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.38

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