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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.87, 280.02 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.87, 280.02 and 95.45 is: 143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.87 : 280.02 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.87/280.02 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.87x = 280.02 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.87x = 26,726.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,726.51/186.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.02

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