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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.92, 280.04 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.92, 280.04 and 135.45 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.92 : 280.04 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.92/280.04 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.92x = 280.04 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.92x = 37,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,930.74/186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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