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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.12, 278.64 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.12, 278.64 and 131.19 is: 196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.12 : 278.64 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.12/278.64 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.12x = 278.64 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.12x = 36,554.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,554.78/186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.40

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