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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.96, 258 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.96, 258 and 181.44 is: 250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.96 : 258 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.96/258 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.96x = 258 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.96x = 46,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,811.52/186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.38

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