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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.89, 280.44 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.89, 280.44 and 121.88 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.89 : 280.44 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.89/280.44 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.89x = 280.44 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.89x = 34,180.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,180.73/186.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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