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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.09, 278.78 and 104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.09, 278.78 and 104.69 is: 156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.09 : 278.78 = 104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.09/278.78 = 104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.09x = 278.78 × 104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.09x = 29,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,185.48/186.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.84

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