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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 278.87 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 278.87 and 94.70 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 278.87 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/278.87 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 278.87 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 26,407.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,407.12/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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