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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.64, 279.58 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.64, 279.58 and 154.60 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.64 : 279.58 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.64/279.58 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.64x = 279.58 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.64x = 43,223.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,223.07/186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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