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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.55, 257.23 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.55, 257.23 and 147.24 is: 203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.55 : 257.23 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.55/257.23 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.55x = 257.23 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.55x = 37,873.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,873.26/186.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.02

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