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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.68, 281.40 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.68, 281.40 and 176.68 is: 266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.68 : 281.40 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.68/281.40 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.68x = 281.40 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.68x = 49,717.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,717.75/186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.33

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