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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.51, 279.70 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.51, 279.70 and 126.01 is: 188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.51 : 279.70 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.51/279.70 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.51x = 279.70 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.51x = 35,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,245.00/186.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.97

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