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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.96, 280.38 and 63.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.96, 280.38 and 63.58 is: 95.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.96 : 280.38 = 63.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.96/280.38 = 63.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.96x = 280.38 × 63.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.96x = 17,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,826.56/186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.35

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