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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.17, 279.27 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.17, 279.27 and 88.65 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.17 : 279.27 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.17/279.27 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.17x = 279.27 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.17x = 24,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,757.29/186.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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