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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.91, 280.26 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.91, 280.26 and 154.71 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.91 : 280.26 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.91/280.26 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.91x = 280.26 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.91x = 43,359.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,359.02/186.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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