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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.96, 280.26 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.96, 280.26 and 126.11 is: 189.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.96 : 280.26 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.96/280.26 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.96x = 280.26 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.96x = 35,342.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,342.19/186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.04

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