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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.15, 278.99 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.15, 278.99 and 94.80 is: 142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.15 : 278.99 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.15/278.99 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.15x = 278.99 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.15x = 26,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,447.36/186.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.08

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