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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.67, 279.97 and 58.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.67, 279.97 and 58.42 is: 87.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.67 : 279.97 = 58.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.67/279.97 = 58.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.67x = 279.97 × 58.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.67x = 16,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,355.85/186.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.62

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