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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.04, 278.66 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.04, 278.66 and 139.88 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.04 : 278.66 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.04/278.66 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.04x = 278.66 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.04x = 38,978.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,978.96/186.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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