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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.75, 279.88 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.75, 279.88 and 126.27 is: 189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.75 : 279.88 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.75/279.88 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.75x = 279.88 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.75x = 35,340.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,340.13/186.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.24

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