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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.76, 280.16 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.76, 280.16 and 90.50 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.76 : 280.16 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.76/280.16 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.76x = 280.16 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.76x = 25,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,354.48/186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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