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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.96, 282.55 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.96, 282.55 and 183.76 is: 277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.96 : 282.55 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.96/282.55 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.96x = 282.55 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.96x = 51,921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,921.39/186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.71

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