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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 279.12 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 279.12 and 136.50 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 279.12 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/279.12 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 279.12 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 38,097.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,097.80/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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