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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.62, 280.43 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.62, 280.43 and 181.76 is: 273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.62 : 280.43 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.62/280.43 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.62x = 280.43 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.62x = 50,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,969.33/186.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.13

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