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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.93, 280.42 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.93, 280.42 and 56.93 is: 85.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.93 : 280.42 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.93/280.42 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.93x = 280.42 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.93x = 15,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,962.77/186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.39

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