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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.52, 279.55 and 152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.52, 279.55 and 152.35 is: 228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.52 : 279.55 = 152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.52/279.55 = 152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.52x = 279.55 × 152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.52x = 42,588.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,588.93/186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.34

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