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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.24, 278.64 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.24, 278.64 and 140.70 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.24 : 278.64 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.24/278.64 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.24x = 278.64 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.24x = 39,204.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,204.65/186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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