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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.89, 257.16 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.89, 257.16 and 181.25 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.89 : 257.16 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.89/257.16 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.89x = 257.16 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.89x = 46,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,610.89/186.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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