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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.69, 280 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.69, 280 and 89.25 is: 133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.69 : 280 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.69/280 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.69x = 280 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.69x = 24,990
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,990/186.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.86

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