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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.30, 279.52 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.30, 279.52 and 134.82 is: 202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.30 : 279.52 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.30/279.52 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.30x = 279.52 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.30x = 37,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,684.89/186.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.28

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