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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.86, 257.85 and 150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.86, 257.85 and 150.01 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.86 : 257.85 = 150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.86/257.85 = 150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.86x = 257.85 × 150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.86x = 38,679.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,679.43/186.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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