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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.93, 280.58 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.93, 280.58 and 137.58 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.93 : 280.58 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.93/280.58 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.93x = 280.58 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.93x = 38,601.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,601.51/186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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