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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.42, 279.76 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.42, 279.76 and 105.28 is: 157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.42 : 279.76 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.42/279.76 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.42x = 279.76 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.42x = 29,453.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,453.13/186.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.99

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