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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.83, 280.07 and 125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.83, 280.07 and 125.98 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.83 : 280.07 = 125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.83/280.07 = 125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.83x = 280.07 × 125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.83x = 35,281.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,281.19/186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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