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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.96, 280.48 and 84.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.96, 280.48 and 84.26 is: 126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.96 : 280.48 = 84.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.96/280.48 = 84.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.96x = 280.48 × 84.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.96x = 23,631.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,631.63/186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.40

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