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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.38, 279.32 and 125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.38, 279.32 and 125.90 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.38 : 279.32 = 125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.38/279.32 = 125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.38x = 279.32 × 125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.38x = 35,165.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,165.31/186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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