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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.96, 257.52 and 145.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.96, 257.52 and 145.51 is: 200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.96 : 257.52 = 145.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.96/257.52 = 145.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.96x = 257.52 × 145.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.96x = 37,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,471.74/186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.43

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