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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.42, 278.94 and 155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.42, 278.94 and 155.67 is: 232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.42 : 278.94 = 155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.42/278.94 = 155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.42x = 278.94 × 155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.42x = 43,422.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,422.59/186.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.93

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