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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 256.59 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 256.59 and 115.11 is: 158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 256.59 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/256.59 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 256.59 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 29,536.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,536.07/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.80

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