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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.01, 278.67 and 116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.01, 278.67 and 116.62 is: 174.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.01 : 278.67 = 116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.01/278.67 = 116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.01x = 278.67 × 116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.01x = 32,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498.50/186.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.71

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