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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.73, 279.83 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.73, 279.83 and 137.60 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.73 : 279.83 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.73/279.83 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.73x = 279.83 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.73x = 38,504.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,504.61/186.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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