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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.01, 279.59 and 117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.01, 279.59 and 117.97 is: 177.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.01 : 279.59 = 117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.01/279.59 = 117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.01x = 279.59 × 117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.01x = 32,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,982.64/186.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.32

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