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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.73, 280.13 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.73, 280.13 and 152.80 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.73 : 280.13 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.73/280.13 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.73x = 280.13 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.73x = 42,803.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,803.86/186.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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