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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.36, 279.57 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.36, 279.57 and 123.86 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.36 : 279.57 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.36/279.57 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.36x = 279.57 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.36x = 34,626.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,626.14/186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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