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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.79, 280.12 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.79, 280.12 and 129.38 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.79 : 280.12 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.79/280.12 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.79x = 280.12 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.79x = 36,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,241.61/186.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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