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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.92, 280.12 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.92, 280.12 and 141.21 is: 211.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.92 : 280.12 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.92/280.12 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.92x = 280.12 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.92x = 39,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,555.75/186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.62

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