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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.90, 257.95 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.90, 257.95 and 148.02 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.90 : 257.95 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.90/257.95 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.90x = 257.95 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.90x = 38,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,181.76/186.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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