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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.81, 280.23 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.81, 280.23 and 177.09 is: 265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.81 : 280.23 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.81/280.23 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.81x = 280.23 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.81x = 49,625.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,625.93/186.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.65

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