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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.85, 280.04 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.85, 280.04 and 104.58 is: 156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.85 : 280.04 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.85/280.04 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.85x = 280.04 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.85x = 29,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,287.50/186.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.74

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