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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.96, 258.03 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.96, 258.03 and 154.11 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.96 : 258.03 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.96/258.03 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.96x = 258.03 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.96x = 39,765.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,765.00/186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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