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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.57, 279.86 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.57, 279.86 and 125.91 is: 188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.57 : 279.86 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.57/279.86 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.57x = 279.86 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.57x = 35,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,236.54/186.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.87

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