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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.84, 280.17 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.84, 280.17 and 71.25 is: 106.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.84 : 280.17 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.84/280.17 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.84x = 280.17 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.84x = 19,962.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,962.11/186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.84

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