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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.76, 257.94 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.76, 257.94 and 153.65 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.76 : 257.94 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.76/257.94 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.76x = 257.94 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.76x = 39,633.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,633.13/186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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