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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.54, 279.58 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.54, 279.58 and 134.90 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.54 : 279.58 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.54/279.58 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.54x = 279.58 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.54x = 37,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,715.34/186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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