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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.05, 278.87 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.05, 278.87 and 134.61 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.05 : 278.87 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.05/278.87 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.05x = 278.87 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.05x = 37,538.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,538.02/186.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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