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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.64, 257.28 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.64, 257.28 and 151.84 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.64 : 257.28 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.64/257.28 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.64x = 257.28 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.64x = 39,065.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,065.40/186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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