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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.74, 280.12 and 177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.74, 280.12 and 177.02 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.74 : 280.12 = 177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.74/280.12 = 177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.74x = 280.12 × 177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.74x = 49,586.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,586.84/186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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