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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.39, 279.13 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.39, 279.13 and 140.62 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.39 : 279.13 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.39/279.13 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.39x = 279.13 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.39x = 39,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,251.26/186.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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