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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.73, 280.24 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.73, 280.24 and 100.16 is: 150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.73 : 280.24 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.73/280.24 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.73x = 280.24 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.73x = 28,068.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,068.84/186.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.32

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