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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.79, 280.32 and 84.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.79, 280.32 and 84.19 is: 126.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.79 : 280.32 = 84.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.79/280.32 = 84.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.79x = 280.32 × 84.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.79x = 23,600.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,600.14/186.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.35

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