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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.92, 280.29 and 71.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.92, 280.29 and 71.29 is: 106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.92 : 280.29 = 71.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.92/280.29 = 71.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.92x = 280.29 × 71.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.92x = 19,981.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,981.87/186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.90

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