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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.76, 280.05 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.76, 280.05 and 84 is: 125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.76 : 280.05 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.76/280.05 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.76x = 280.05 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.76x = 23,524.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,524.20/186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.96

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