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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.63, 279.33 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.63, 279.33 and 140.86 is: 210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.63 : 279.33 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.63/279.33 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.63x = 279.33 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.63x = 39,346.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,346.42/186.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.83

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