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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.62, 279.41 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.62, 279.41 and 140.83 is: 210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.62 : 279.41 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.62/279.41 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.62x = 279.41 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.62x = 39,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,349.31/186.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.85

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