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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.78, 280.17 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.78, 280.17 and 90.66 is: 135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.78 : 280.17 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.78/280.17 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.78x = 280.17 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.78x = 25,400.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,400.21/186.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.99

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