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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.11, 278.99 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.11, 278.99 and 64.28 is: 96.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.11 : 278.99 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.11/278.99 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.11x = 278.99 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.11x = 17,934.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,934.25/186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.37

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