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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.50, 279.06 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.50, 279.06 and 186 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.50 : 279.06 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.50/279.06 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.50x = 279.06 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.50x = 51,905.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,905.16/187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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