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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.24, 278.98 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.24, 278.98 and 104.91 is: 157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.24 : 278.98 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.24/278.98 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.24x = 278.98 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.24x = 29,267.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,267.79/186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.15

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