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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.89, 280.35 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.89, 280.35 and 161.19 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.89 : 280.35 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.89/280.35 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.89x = 280.35 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.89x = 45,189.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,189.62/186.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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