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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.89, 280.20 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.89, 280.20 and 90.59 is: 135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.89 : 280.20 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.89/280.20 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.89x = 280.20 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.89x = 25,383.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,383.32/186.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.82

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