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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.82, 257.52 and 154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.82, 257.52 and 154.01 is: 212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.82 : 257.52 = 154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.82/257.52 = 154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.82x = 257.52 × 154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.82x = 39,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,660.66/186.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.29

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