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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 278.63 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 278.63 and 112.90 is: 169.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 278.63 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/278.63 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 278.63 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 31,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,457.33/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.13

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