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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.74, 280.03 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.74, 280.03 and 125.85 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.74 : 280.03 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.74/280.03 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.74x = 280.03 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.74x = 35,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,241.78/186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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