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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.05, 280.82 and 186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.05, 280.82 and 186.01 is: 277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.05 : 280.82 = 186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.05/280.82 = 186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.05x = 280.82 × 186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.05x = 52,235.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,235.49/188.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.78

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