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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.31, 279.26 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.31, 279.26 and 121.44 is: 182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.31 : 279.26 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.31/279.26 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.31x = 279.26 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.31x = 33,912.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,912.44/186.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.02

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