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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.84, 257.82 and 162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.84, 257.82 and 162.26 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.84 : 257.82 = 162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.84/257.82 = 162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.84x = 257.82 × 162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.84x = 41,833.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,833.87/186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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