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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.99, 280.26 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.99, 280.26 and 71.34 is: 106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.99 : 280.26 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.99/280.26 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.99x = 280.26 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.99x = 19,993.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,993.75/186.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.92

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