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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.39, 279.72 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.39, 279.72 and 105.30 is: 158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.39 : 279.72 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.39/279.72 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.39x = 279.72 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.39x = 29,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,454.52/186.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.03

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