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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.86, 280.41 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.86, 280.41 and 141.30 is: 212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.86 : 280.41 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.86/280.41 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.86x = 280.41 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.86x = 39,621.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,621.93/186.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.04

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