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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.91, 280.37 and 58.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.91, 280.37 and 58.66 is: 87.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.91 : 280.37 = 58.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.91/280.37 = 58.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.91x = 280.37 × 58.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.91x = 16,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,446.50/186.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.99

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