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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.76, 279.94 and 175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.76, 279.94 and 175.96 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.76 : 279.94 = 175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.76/279.94 = 175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.76x = 279.94 × 175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.76x = 49,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,258.24/186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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