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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.67, 280.04 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.67, 280.04 and 105.41 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.67 : 280.04 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.67/280.04 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.67x = 280.04 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.67x = 29,519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,519.02/186.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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