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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.67, 280.13 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.67, 280.13 and 109.68 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.67 : 280.13 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.67/280.13 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.67x = 280.13 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.67x = 30,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,724.66/186.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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