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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.53, 279.83 and 58.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.53, 279.83 and 58.25 is: 87.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.53 : 279.83 = 58.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.53/279.83 = 58.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.53x = 279.83 × 58.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.53x = 16,300.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,300.10/186.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.39

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