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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.48, 256.62 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.48, 256.62 and 182.40 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.48 : 256.62 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.48/256.62 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.48x = 256.62 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.48x = 46,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,807.49/186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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