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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.12, 278.76 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.12, 278.76 and 184.80 is: 276.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.12 : 278.76 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.12/278.76 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.12x = 278.76 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.12x = 51,514.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,514.85/186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.78

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