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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.30, 278.94 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.30, 278.94 and 137.19 is: 205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.30 : 278.94 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.30/278.94 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.30x = 278.94 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.30x = 38,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,269.34/186.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.42

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