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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.36, 279.59 and 54.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.36, 279.59 and 54.59 is: 81.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.36 : 279.59 = 54.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.36/279.59 = 54.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.36x = 279.59 × 54.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.36x = 15,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,263.90/186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.90

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