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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.84, 280.38 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.84, 280.38 and 143.34 is: 215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.84 : 280.38 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.84/280.38 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.84x = 280.38 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.84x = 40,189.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,189.67/186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.10

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