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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.38, 279.72 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.38, 279.72 and 104.19 is: 156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.38 : 279.72 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.38/279.72 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.38x = 279.72 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.38x = 29,143.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,143.51/186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.37

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