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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.54, 280.04 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.54, 280.04 and 125.84 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.54 : 280.04 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.54/280.04 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.54x = 280.04 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.54x = 35,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,238.20/186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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