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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.09, 278.71 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.09, 278.71 and 104.74 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.09 : 278.71 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.09/278.71 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.09x = 278.71 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.09x = 29,192.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,192.09/186.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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