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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.22, 278.53 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.22, 278.53 and 134.28 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.22 : 278.53 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.22/278.53 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.22x = 278.53 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.22x = 37,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,401.34/186.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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