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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.84, 280.22 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.84, 280.22 and 125.73 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.84 : 280.22 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.84/280.22 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.84x = 280.22 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.84x = 35,231.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,231.43/186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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