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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.83, 279.90 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.83, 279.90 and 146.06 is: 218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.83 : 279.90 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.83/279.90 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.83x = 279.90 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.83x = 40,882.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,882.19/186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.82

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