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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.65, 257.52 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.65, 257.52 and 147.18 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.65 : 257.52 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.65/257.52 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.65x = 257.52 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.65x = 37,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,901.06/186.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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