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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.98, 280.50 and 153.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.98, 280.50 and 153.05 is: 229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.98 : 280.50 = 153.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.98/280.50 = 153.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.98x = 280.50 × 153.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.98x = 42,930.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,930.53/186.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.60

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