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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.05, 278.79 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.05, 278.79 and 124.97 is: 187.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.05 : 278.79 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.05/278.79 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.05x = 278.79 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.05x = 34,838.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,838.99/186.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.26

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