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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.94, 280.58 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.94, 280.58 and 95.70 is: 143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.94 : 280.58 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.94/280.58 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.94x = 280.58 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.94x = 26,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,850.45/186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.63

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