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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.54, 280.04 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.54, 280.04 and 156.03 is: 234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.54 : 280.04 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.54/280.04 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.54x = 280.04 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.54x = 43,693.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,693.86/186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.23

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