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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.09, 278.58 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.09, 278.58 and 181.67 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.09 : 278.58 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.09/278.58 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.09x = 278.58 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.09x = 50,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,608.02/186.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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