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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.10, 279.25 and 178.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.10, 279.25 and 178.61 is: 268.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.10 : 279.25 = 178.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.10/279.25 = 178.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.10x = 279.25 × 178.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.10x = 49,875.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,875.00/186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.00

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