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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.82, 257.62 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.82, 257.62 and 149.88 is: 206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.82 : 257.62 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.82/257.62 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.82x = 257.62 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.82x = 38,612.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,612.09/186.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.68

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