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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 278.59 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 278.59 and 104.66 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 278.59 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/278.59 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 278.59 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 29,157.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,157.23/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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