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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.89, 280.48 and 84.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.89, 280.48 and 84.24 is: 126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.89 : 280.48 = 84.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.89/280.48 = 84.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.89x = 280.48 × 84.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.89x = 23,627.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,627.64/186.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.43

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