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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.28, 278.90 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.28, 278.90 and 140.49 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.28 : 278.90 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.28/278.90 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.28x = 278.90 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.28x = 39,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,182.49/186.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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