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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.60, 280.14 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.60, 280.14 and 152.64 is: 229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.60 : 280.14 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.60/280.14 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.60x = 280.14 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.60x = 42,760.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,760.57/186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.16

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