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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 279.30 and 114.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 279.30 and 114.31 is: 171.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 279.30 = 114.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/279.30 = 114.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 279.30 × 114.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 31,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,926.78/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.65

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