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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.14, 278.80 and 138.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.14, 278.80 and 138.35 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.14 : 278.80 = 138.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.14/278.80 = 138.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.14x = 278.80 × 138.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.14x = 38,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,571.98/186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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