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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.64, 279.68 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.64, 279.68 and 105.28 is: 157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.64 : 279.68 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.64/279.68 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.64x = 279.68 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.64x = 29,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,444.71/186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.76

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