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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.76, 280.20 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.76, 280.20 and 58.52 is: 87.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.76 : 280.20 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.76/280.20 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.76x = 280.20 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.76x = 16,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,397.30/186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.80

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