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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.78, 257.88 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.78, 257.88 and 149.82 is: 206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.78 : 257.88 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.78/257.88 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.78x = 257.88 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.78x = 38,635.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,635.58/186.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.85

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