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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.82, 280.34 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.82, 280.34 and 95.60 is: 143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.82 : 280.34 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.82/280.34 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.82x = 280.34 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.82x = 26,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,800.50/186.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.46

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