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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.58, 257.61 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.58, 257.61 and 149.77 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.58 : 257.61 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.58/257.61 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.58x = 257.61 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.58x = 38,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,582.25/186.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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