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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.12, 278.12 and 141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.12, 278.12 and 141.96 is: 212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.12 : 278.12 = 141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.12/278.12 = 141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.12x = 278.12 × 141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.12x = 39,479.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,479.81/186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.12

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