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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.81, 280.09 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.81, 280.09 and 89.25 is: 133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.81 : 280.09 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.81/280.09 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.81x = 280.09 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.81x = 24,998.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,998.03/186.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.82

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