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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.10, 278.84 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.10, 278.84 and 131.88 is: 197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.10 : 278.84 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.10/278.84 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.10x = 278.84 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.10x = 36,773.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,773.42/186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.60

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