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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.97, 280.38 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.97, 280.38 and 84.22 is: 126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.97 : 280.38 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.97/280.38 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.97x = 280.38 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.97x = 23,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,613.60/186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.30

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