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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.50, 279.86 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.50, 279.86 and 140.84 is: 211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.50 : 279.86 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.50/279.86 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.50x = 279.86 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.50x = 39,414.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,414.43/186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.33

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