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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.86, 257.59 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.86, 257.59 and 147.44 is: 203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.86 : 257.59 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.86/257.59 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.86x = 257.59 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.86x = 37,979.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,979.07/186.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.25

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