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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.98, 280.54 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.98, 280.54 and 84.34 is: 126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.98 : 280.54 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.98/280.54 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.98x = 280.54 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.98x = 23,660.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660.74/186.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.54

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