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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.92, 280.38 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.92, 280.38 and 122.78 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.92 : 280.38 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.92/280.38 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.92x = 280.38 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.92x = 34,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,425.06/186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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