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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.96, 280.16 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.96, 280.16 and 146.18 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.96 : 280.16 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.96/280.16 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.96x = 280.16 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.96x = 40,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,953.79/186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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