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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 278.80 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 278.80 and 108.96 is: 163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 278.80 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/278.80 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 278.80 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 30,378.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,378.05/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.32

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