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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.75, 279.86 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.75, 279.86 and 135.17 is: 202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.75 : 279.86 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.75/279.86 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.75x = 279.86 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.75x = 37,826.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,826.60/186.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.55

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