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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.71, 280.03 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.71, 280.03 and 95.34 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.71 : 280.03 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.71/280.03 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.71x = 280.03 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.71x = 26,696.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,696.96/186.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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