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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.73, 280.14 and 56.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.73, 280.14 and 56.73 is: 85.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.73 : 280.14 = 56.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.73/280.14 = 56.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.73x = 280.14 × 56.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.73x = 15,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892.34/186.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.11

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