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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.88, 258.96 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.88, 258.96 and 184.56 is: 255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.88 : 258.96 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.88/258.96 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.88x = 258.96 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.88x = 47,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,793.66/186.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.75

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