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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.93, 280.19 and 89.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.93, 280.19 and 89.29 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.93 : 280.19 = 89.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.93/280.19 = 89.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.93x = 280.19 × 89.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.93x = 25,018.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,018.74/186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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