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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.15, 279.28 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.15, 279.28 and 134.05 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.15 : 279.28 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.15/279.28 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.15x = 279.28 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.15x = 37,437.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,437.25/186.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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