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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.96, 256.48 and 181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.96, 256.48 and 181.90 is: 249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.96 : 256.48 = 181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.96/256.48 = 181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.96x = 256.48 × 181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.96x = 46,653.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,653.71/186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.54

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