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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.91, 278.84 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.91, 278.84 and 184.88 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.91 : 278.84 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.91/278.84 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.91x = 278.84 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.91x = 51,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,553.10/186.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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