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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.95, 280.76 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.95, 280.76 and 122.01 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.95 : 280.76 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.95/280.76 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.95x = 280.76 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.95x = 34,254.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,254.92/186.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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