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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.71, 280.04 and 56.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.71, 280.04 and 56.70 is: 85.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.71 : 280.04 = 56.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.71/280.04 = 56.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.71x = 280.04 × 56.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.71x = 15,877.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,877.98/186.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.04

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