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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.46, 279.92 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.46, 279.92 and 124.76 is: 187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.46 : 279.92 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.46/279.92 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.46x = 279.92 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.46x = 34,923.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,923.83/186.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.30

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