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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 278.88 and 64.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 278.88 and 64.20 is: 96.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 278.88 = 64.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/278.88 = 64.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 278.88 × 64.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 17,904.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,904.10/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.26

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