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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.86, 280.47 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.86, 280.47 and 153.04 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.86 : 280.47 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.86/280.47 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.86x = 280.47 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.86x = 42,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,923.13/186.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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