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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.58, 279.96 and 128.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.58, 279.96 and 128.85 is: 193.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.58 : 279.96 = 128.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.58/279.96 = 128.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.58x = 279.96 × 128.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.58x = 36,072.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,072.85/186.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.34

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