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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.88, 280.32 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.88, 280.32 and 105.80 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.88 : 280.32 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.88/280.32 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.88x = 280.32 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.88x = 29,657.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,657.86/186.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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