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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.80, 280.18 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.80, 280.18 and 125.88 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.80 : 280.18 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.80/280.18 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.80x = 280.18 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.80x = 35,269.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,269.06/186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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