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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.10, 278.66 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.10, 278.66 and 99.28 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.10 : 278.66 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.10/278.66 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.10x = 278.66 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.10x = 27,665.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,665.36/186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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