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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 278.91 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 278.91 and 88.44 is: 132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 278.91 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/278.91 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 278.91 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 24,666.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,666.80/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.62

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