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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.69, 257.40 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.69, 257.40 and 147.27 is: 203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.69 : 257.40 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.69/257.40 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.69x = 257.40 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.69x = 37,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,907.30/186.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.05

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