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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.39, 279.72 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.39, 279.72 and 125.55 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.39 : 279.72 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.39/279.72 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.39x = 279.72 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.39x = 35,118.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,118.85/186.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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