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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.63, 280.01 and 58.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.63, 280.01 and 58.38 is: 87.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.63 : 280.01 = 58.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.63/280.01 = 58.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.63x = 280.01 × 58.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.63x = 16,346.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,346.98/186.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.59

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