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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.84, 280.08 and 58.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.84, 280.08 and 58.56 is: 87.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.84 : 280.08 = 58.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.84/280.08 = 58.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.84x = 280.08 × 58.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.84x = 16,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,401.48/186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.78

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