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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.19, 278.69 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.19, 278.69 and 99.41 is: 148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.19 : 278.69 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.19/278.69 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.19x = 278.69 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.19x = 27,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,702.68/186.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.79

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