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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.34, 279.39 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.34, 279.39 and 125.38 is: 187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.34 : 279.39 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.34/279.39 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.34x = 279.39 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.34x = 35,029.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,029.92/186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.99

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