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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.93, 280.37 and 78.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.93, 280.37 and 78.71 is: 118.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.93 : 280.37 = 78.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.93/280.37 = 78.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.93x = 280.37 × 78.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.93x = 22,066.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,066.13/186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.04

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