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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.93, 280.02 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.93, 280.02 and 135.45 is: 202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.93 : 280.02 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.93/280.02 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.93x = 280.02 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.93x = 37,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,928.71/186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.90

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