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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.83, 280.10 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.83, 280.10 and 90.71 is: 135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.83 : 280.10 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.83/280.10 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.83x = 280.10 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.83x = 25,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,406.02/186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.99

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