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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.66, 280.13 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.66, 280.13 and 104.31 is: 156.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.66 : 280.13 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.66/280.13 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.66x = 280.13 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.66x = 29,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,219.84/186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.54

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