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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.65, 280.15 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.65, 280.15 and 95.42 is: 143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.65 : 280.15 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.65/280.15 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.65x = 280.15 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.65x = 26,730.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,730.51/186.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.21

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