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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.60, 280.24 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.60, 280.24 and 154.54 is: 232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.60 : 280.24 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.60/280.24 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.60x = 280.24 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.60x = 43,308.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,308.29/186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.09

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