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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.65, 279.75 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.65, 279.75 and 140.86 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.65 : 279.75 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.65/279.75 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.65x = 279.75 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.65x = 39,404.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,404.89/186.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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