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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.96, 280.09 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.96, 280.09 and 129.12 is: 193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.96 : 280.09 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.96/280.09 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.96x = 280.09 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.96x = 36,165.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,165.22/186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.44

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