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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.03, 279.25 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.03, 279.25 and 131.76 is: 197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.03 : 279.25 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.03/279.25 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.03x = 279.25 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.03x = 36,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,793.65/186.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.78

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