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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.95, 279.99 and 152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.95, 279.99 and 152.54 is: 228.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.95 : 279.99 = 152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.95/279.99 = 152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.95x = 279.99 × 152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.95x = 42,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,708.27/186.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.45

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