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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 278.90 and 70.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 278.90 and 70.44 is: 105.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 278.90 = 70.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/278.90 = 70.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 278.90 × 70.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 19,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,645.72/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.62

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