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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.84, 281.18 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.84, 281.18 and 154.60 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.84 : 281.18 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.84/281.18 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.84x = 281.18 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.84x = 43,470.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,470.43/186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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