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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.59, 280.02 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.59, 280.02 and 105.50 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.59 : 280.02 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.59/280.02 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.59x = 280.02 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.59x = 29,540.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540.71/186.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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