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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.52, 279.50 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.52, 279.50 and 145.76 is: 218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.52 : 279.50 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.52/279.50 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.52x = 279.50 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.52x = 40,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,739.92/186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.42

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