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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.72, 258 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.72, 258 and 148 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.72 : 258 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.72/258 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.72x = 258 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.72x = 38,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,184/186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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