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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 792.06 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 792.06 and 186 is: 279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 792.06 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/792.06 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 792.06 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 147,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,323.16/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.02

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