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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.23, 279.80 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.23, 279.80 and 175.87 is: 264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.23 : 279.80 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.23/279.80 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.23x = 279.80 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.23x = 49,209.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,209.55/186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.24

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