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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.13, 278.72 and 124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.13, 278.72 and 124.30 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.13 : 278.72 = 124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.13/278.72 = 124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.13x = 278.72 × 124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.13x = 34,644.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,644.90/186.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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