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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 278.52 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 278.52 and 125.32 is: 187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 278.52 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/278.52 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 278.52 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 34,904.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,904.13/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.50

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