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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.14, 278.71 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.14, 278.71 and 128.23 is: 191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.14 : 278.71 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.14/278.71 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.14x = 278.71 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.14x = 35,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,737.97/186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.99

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