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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.03, 278.57 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.03, 278.57 and 140.15 is: 209.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.03 : 278.57 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.03/278.57 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.03x = 278.57 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.03x = 39,042.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,042.63/186.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.87

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