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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 256.62 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 256.62 and 112.34 is: 154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 256.62 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/256.62 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 256.62 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 28,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,828.69/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.99

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