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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.63, 279.95 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.63, 279.95 and 154.50 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.63 : 279.95 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.63/279.95 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.63x = 279.95 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.63x = 43,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,251.50/186.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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