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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.08, 278.96 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.08, 278.96 and 64.28 is: 96.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.08 : 278.96 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.08/278.96 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.08x = 278.96 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.08x = 17,931.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,931.55/186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.36

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